ख़ुश ऊफ़्तादगी कि ब-सहरा-ए-इन्तिज़ार
जूँ जादा गर्द-ए-रह से निगह सुर्मा-सा करूँ
— Mirza Ghalib
Meaning
Oh, what a happy plight, that in this desert of waiting, I shall make my gaze like kohl from the dust of the path, just like a road, thereby purifying my sight.
Explanation
This beautiful couplet explores deep emotions and philosophy. Ghalib masterfully presents themes of love and spirituality through rich imagery that resonates across centuries, inviting contemplation of life's deeper truths.
Interpretation note: meanings and explanations may be AI-assisted and should not replace a primary text or scholarly edition. See the editorial policy.
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